Finding Support in Unexpected PlacesSometimes, support comes from places we least expect—whether it's a casual acquaintance, an online community, or a new hobby that brings you peace. Have you found support in an unexpected...reactions2repliesMental HealthFriends & FamilyCoping
The Good Cancer? In a recent poll, the community overwhelmingly agreed that the term 'good cancer' is misleading and dismissive. How do you react when someone uses that term about your blood cancer?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCoping
How to live with blood cancerI have Morbus Waldenström /a rare type of blood cancer, I try to be normal, but I realise that cancer is destroying my body slowly and get desperate...reactions14repliesCoping
Rethinking Stress: How Cancer Changes PerspectiveHave you noticed that you handle stress differently since dealing with cancer? It might be an odd question, but do you ever reflect on situations that, in hindsight, weren’t really...reactions2repliesCopingTips & Advice
What is something you do to show self compassion as you navigate blood cancer?We go through so much as we journey through blood cancer. Quite often the worry, the treatments, the watching and waiting can take us away from being compassionate toward ourselves...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessTips & Advice
FeaturedConnect, Support, and Share Experiences with fellow MDS WarriorsLiving with Myelodysplastic Syndromes can be challenging, but you're not alone on this journey. We're here to listen and support each other through the ups and downs of living with...reactions42repliesMDSTips & AdviceCoping
What coping strategies have been most effective for you in managing life with blood cancer?Questions to help get the conversation started: "How do you maintain a positive outlook during challenging moments in your blood cancer journey?" "Have you found any specific activities or hobbies...reactions15repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Ducks In A RowIs it possible to thoroughly think through the do's and must's in gathering your personal business with cancer? Some of us need a minute even when blood cancer wasn't in...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceCopingWork & Employment
Is there a good that helped you with your blood cancer diagnosis?I have read several books that have provided motivation during the last 17 years since my initial blood cancer diagnosis. Which ones have helped you?...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCopingAwareness
Sensible ChoicesHave you found yourself making many life choices outside of your condition, that make you struggle with should you or shouldn't you? Did you have a cocktail here and there...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & Advice